The other feature event, the Gunbower Family Hotel Gunbower Pacing Cup was won by Brocks Territory, driven by the experienced Chris Alford.

The five-year-old gelding is owned by Andrew German and trained at Lancefield by Rodney Petroff.

Sky Petite beat a field of 13 in a mobile start on a track not adversely affected by midweek rain and which escaped a further drenching despite nearby thunderstorms on Saturday.

Second in the pacing cup was New Zealand-bred bay gelding, Our Jimmie and third was Spiritrider.

Harness Racing Victoria chairman, Dale Monteith and Trotting Clubs Victoria chairman, Paul James were guests at the meeting and were full of praise for the conduct of the meeting and the club's facilities.

Gunbower Harness Racing Club presiden,t Roger Brereton said that recent rain enhanced the track, but did not affect the surrounds.

"We are delighted with the crowd and the standard of racing," he said.